Don vs Irving

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Don

Boy #1,797 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"world ruler"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

English Scottish American Irish

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Boy #1,618 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"green river, fresh water"

Origin: Brythonic Celtic

Scottish English American Jewish-American

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Don Rank #1,797

Irving Rank #1,618

Irving is more popular, ranked #1618 vs #1797 for Don.

Is Don or Irving more popular?

Irving is more popular, ranked #1618 compared to Don at #1797 in the United States.

What do Don and Irving mean?

Don means "world ruler" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Irving means "green river, fresh water" (Brythonic Celtic origin).

Are Don and Irving boy or girl names?

Don is primarily a boy name. Irving is primarily a boy name.